About
Introduction
My name is Femke van Erp Taalman Kip. Since February this year I work part-time as a consultant at the Sophia children’s hospital. I’m specialized in pediatric foot problems, but I do treat all different kind of conditions in general pediatric orthopaedic surgery. My current focus is on clinical work.
Education and career
In 2009 I completed my orthopaedic training (University Medical Center Utrecht, Onze Lieve Vrouwe Gasthuis, Amsterdam), which was followed by a fellowship in pediatric orthopaedic surgery in the UMCU, location Wilhelmina Children’s Hospital. Since 2010 I’ve been working as a consultant at the Haga Hospital, The Hague, specialized in pediatric orthopaedics and foot and ankle surgery in adults. I decided to change my practice after ten years to focus myself entirely on children. My practice is divided between Juliana and Sophia children’s hospital.
Publications
Publications on pubmed.
Teaching activities
I participate in clinical training for orthopaedic residents, Youth and Family doctors, as well as interns. I will be participating in a scholarship for orthotic technicians in a new curriculum concerning the pediatric foot.
Other positions
Member of the taskforce Key for OI, to provide better care for osteogenesis imperfecta patients.
Current research projects
Participant in DDH project, as well as scoliosis research (effect of braces).
